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Highest Peaks in India – Complete List for GK & Competitive Exams

 

Highest Peaks in India – Complete List for GK & Competitive Exams

    India is blessed with the mighty Himalayas and other mountain ranges that have some of the world’s tallest and most beautiful peaks. Knowing the highest peaks in India is an important part of General Knowledge (GK) and is frequently asked in competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, and State PSC exams.

    In this post, you will find the list of the highest peaks in India with their height, location, and important facts.

✅ Top 5 Highest Peaks in India

  1. K2 (Godwin-Austen) – 8611 m

    • Location: Karakoram Range, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)

    • Second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest.

    • Although in disputed territory, it is often counted among India’s highest peaks.

  2. Kangchenjunga – 8586 m

    • Location: Sikkim, India

    • Highest peak entirely in India.

    • Third highest mountain in the world.

    • Known as the “Five Treasures of Snow”.

  3. Nanda Devi – 7816 m

    • Location: Uttarakhand

    • Second highest mountain in India.

    • Surrounded by the Nanda Devi National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

  4. Kamet – 7756 m

    • Location: Uttarakhand

    • Third highest peak in the Garhwal Himalayas.

    • Known for its steep slopes and glaciers.

  5. Saser Kangri – 7672 m

    • Location: Ladakh (Eastern Karakoram Range)

    • A group of five majestic peaks.

    • Important for trekkers and mountaineers.

    📌 Other Important Peaks in India

    • Saltoro Kangri – 7742 m (Part of the Saltoro Range, Karakoram)

    • Trisul – 7120 m (Uttarakhand)

    • Kedarnath – 6940 m (Uttarakhand, near Kedarnath temple)

    • Chaukhamba – 7138 m (Uttarakhand, part of Gangotri Group)

    📖 Quick Facts for Exams

    • Highest Peak in India (entirely in India): Kangchenjunga

    • Second Highest Peak in India: Nanda Devi

    • Highest Peak in South India: Anamudi (2695 m, Kerala)

    • Highest Peak in Western Ghats: Anamudi

    • Highest Peak in Eastern Ghats: Arma Konda (1680 m, Andhra Pradesh)

    📝 Conclusion

    The highest peaks in India are not just natural wonders but also a source of pride and cultural heritage. From Kangchenjunga in Sikkim to Nanda Devi in Uttarakhand, these mountains attract trekkers, mountaineers, and nature lovers from around the world. For students, this topic is very important for GK and competitive exams.